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3232Kratom Dosage: 4 Bizarre Tips for Beginners (and a Warning)https://www.nootropedia.com/kratom-dosage/
https://www.nootropedia.com/kratom-dosage/#respondWed, 19 Dec 2018 16:23:26 +0000http://www.nootropedia.com/?p=2005338Despite the consistent legal battle between natural substances and pain relievers like kratom, there seems to be stable anecdotal evidence in support of the compound. This naturally occurring plant comes from southeast Asia and has been implicated in a number of positive health outcomes including pain management and support for depression and anxiety. There is also evidence it can be used for addiction treatment [1]. The challenging part about kratom, especially for beginners is best understanding the right kratom dosage. In this article, we'll cover the correct kratom dosage, why each individual needs to find their own perfect kratom powder

]]>https://www.nootropedia.com/kratom-dosage/feed/0How (and Why) To Do a Protein Fasthttps://www.nootropedia.com/how-and-why-to-do-a-protein-fast/
https://www.nootropedia.com/how-and-why-to-do-a-protein-fast/#respondThu, 06 Dec 2018 15:31:53 +0000https://www.nootropedia.com/?p=2005327Of all the health trends in the past few years abstaining from certain types of calories seems to be the most common. Fasting has been a growing trend for many years with Silicon Valley types leading the charge [1]. Ketogenic diets are growing in popularity as is the new carnivore diet. The former restricts consumption of glucose and non-fat calories while the latter restricts just about everything minus animal protein. While it might seem trendy, there are numerous purported benefits to all of these practices. Some are more well studied (such as in the case of fasting and to a

]]>https://www.nootropedia.com/how-and-why-to-do-a-protein-fast/feed/0Paul Stamets Epigenetic Neurogenesis Stackhttps://www.nootropedia.com/paul-stamets-epigenetic-neurogenesis-stack/
https://www.nootropedia.com/paul-stamets-epigenetic-neurogenesis-stack/#respondTue, 20 Nov 2018 16:57:45 +0000https://www.nootropedia.com/?p=2005243For those following the world of nootropics, it isn't uncommon for psychedelic science to blur the line as a cognitive enhancer. Michael Pollan's new book How to Change Your Mind focuses heavily on using psychedelics (psilocybin, LSD, ayahuasca and others) to improve mental performance. One of the people he includes regularly is Paul Stamets. Ordinarily there aren't “celebrities” of the nootropic world, but a few people fit the bill. Dave Asprey may be one, Ben Greenfield another, but in the world of medicinal mushrooms in particular, there is nobody more well respected than Paul Stamets. During the MAPS Psychedelic Science 2017

]]>https://www.nootropedia.com/paul-stamets-epigenetic-neurogenesis-stack/feed/0Lessons Learned: 2017 Nootropics Surveyhttps://www.nootropedia.com/lessons-learned-2017-nootropics-survey/
https://www.nootropedia.com/lessons-learned-2017-nootropics-survey/#respondTue, 06 Nov 2018 16:57:33 +0000https://www.nootropedia.com/?p=2005247One of the differentiators at Nootropedia has always been the insistence on combining scientific data from research across the globe with anecdotal reports from people “in the field” having their own experiences. When the Reddit nootropics subreddit (currently over 150,000 people strong) organized a nootropics survey in 2017, the results were incredibly informative. It was a fascinating combination of scientific data (or at least analysis) and anecdotal information all in one. What we managed to learn from this data set is pretty informative and we have decided to breakdown some of the most valuable information. Nootropic Survey: Skewing Data Before

]]>https://www.nootropedia.com/lessons-learned-2017-nootropics-survey/feed/0Elysium Basis Review: 2 Major Reasons to Avoid This Supplementhttps://www.nootropedia.com/elysium-basis-review-2-major-reasons-to-avoid-this-supplement/
https://www.nootropedia.com/elysium-basis-review-2-major-reasons-to-avoid-this-supplement/#respondTue, 30 Oct 2018 16:00:50 +0000https://www.nootropedia.com/?p=5229Deciding on a nootropic and supplement regimen should be a similar process as investors use before putting money into a company. Focus on the team. Who formulated the product? What is their background? Do they all look like legitimate scientists, doctors, or experts? These are some of the questions that most people neglect when they are searching for nootropics, but they are some of the most important that you can ask. But just like business investing, sometimes the team can look amazing, but does not pan out well for investors, consumers, or the company itself. Elysium Health may be one

]]>https://www.nootropedia.com/elysium-basis-review-2-major-reasons-to-avoid-this-supplement/feed/0Deer Antler Velvet: 3 Bizarre Ways People Use This for Healthhttps://www.nootropedia.com/deer-antler-velvet/
https://www.nootropedia.com/deer-antler-velvet/#respondTue, 23 Oct 2018 16:00:28 +0000https://www.nootropedia.com/?p=5204Across the United States, interactions between deer herds and humans is becoming more common as populations increase. Deer populations in the 1900s were 500,000 and are now around 32 million. Fewer hunters, better conservation, and deer survival instinct have put them safe from extinction, but some people are interested in these creatures for another reason: deer antler velvet. The deer velvet that grows on their antlers is prized as a… cognitive enhancer? In fact, using deer antler velvet for improving mental and physical performance is not new. It dates back thousands of years to traditional Chinese medicine where many teachings

]]>https://www.nootropedia.com/deer-antler-velvet/feed/0Does Black Coffee Break a Fast? How (and Why) to Take Advantagehttps://www.nootropedia.com/does-black-coffee-break-a-fast/
https://www.nootropedia.com/does-black-coffee-break-a-fast/#respondTue, 16 Oct 2018 16:00:56 +0000https://www.nootropedia.com/?p=5195Fasting has been around (whether forced or voluntary) for thousands of years, but exploded in popularity in the past decade thanks in part to body builders looking to improve their physique. Lately, Silicon Valley execs are turning to fasting [1] as a way of improving mental performance and a broader health trend of eating less frequently is becoming more popular. For the health and biohacking geeks, the question “ does black coffee break a fast “ is a compelling conversation. Some well-respected scientists say one thing, others say something different and most readers are caught wondering what the truth really

]]>https://www.nootropedia.com/does-black-coffee-break-a-fast/feed/0Swerve Sweetener: 3 Scientific Reasons to Evaluate Our Prioritieshttps://www.nootropedia.com/swerve-sweetener/
https://www.nootropedia.com/swerve-sweetener/#respondTue, 09 Oct 2018 16:00:05 +0000https://www.nootropedia.com/?p=5183Of all the nootropics and smart drugs that alter brain chemistry, there is little that makes as big of an impact as our diet. Dieting is a bigger industry and far more popular than nootropics or cognitive enhancement, but usually for physical attributes or general well-being. Still, there are many millions taking particular approaches to their diet to alter cognitive performance. Practices like fasting are becoming more popular as is the Paleo diet and ketogenic diet. This has led to the rise of all types of various products including the Swerve Sweetener, which may look good on paper, but we

]]>https://www.nootropedia.com/swerve-sweetener/feed/0Nicotine Nootropic: How (and Why) We Got This Substance Wronghttps://www.nootropedia.com/nicotine-nootropic/
https://www.nootropedia.com/nicotine-nootropic/#respondTue, 02 Oct 2018 16:00:24 +0000https://www.nootropedia.com/?p=5174As an American who has been educated around health, there is very little I judge as worse than smoking a cigarette. For better or for worse, the anti-tobacco and cigarette campaigns in the United States have fundamentally altered our cultural relationship with these substances. But I never analyzed nicotine nootropic effects and considered them separately. Nicotine is a psychoactive substance in tobacco and it is the main constituent, which supposedly causes the addictive qualities and desirable sensations. As much of the scientific research verifies, the ill-health effects of seem to be in the tobacco far more than the nicotine specifically.

]]>https://www.nootropedia.com/nicotine-nootropic/feed/0NAD Injections: 3 Surprising Benefits People Are Crazy Abouthttps://www.nootropedia.com/nad-injections/
https://www.nootropedia.com/nad-injections/#respondTue, 25 Sep 2018 16:00:55 +0000https://www.nootropedia.com/?p=5169There are a wide variety of biohacking techniques gaining in popularity, but few are more interesting than NAD+ and the potential effects it has on healthspan and longevity. NAD provides what some called a “fountain of youth”, but simple supplements and capsules may not be doing as much as biohackers would have us believe. NAD injections are a type of NAD+ therapy that provides more effective dosing and bioavailability, which can have short and long-term effects on performance. The only caveat is that NAD IV therapy can be expensive and painful in the moment. Within this article, we will breakdown